Therapists Identifying as Person of Color (POC) in San Diego, CA

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HEATHER BYRD
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in southern California. I work with individual adults only, utilizing Eye... More
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LMFT
Female
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in southern California. I work with individual adults only, utilizing Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Th... More
Who might be a good fit for Heather?
People seeking clarity around trauma recovery or support navigating the challenges of adulthood may find Heather Byrd’s approach fitting. She integrates EMDR therapy to help motivated individuals work through distressing patterns and move toward greater daily freedom. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
JESUS ACEVES
Welcome! My name is Jesus, I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working with adults... More
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LICSW|LISW|LCSW
Male
Welcome! My name is Jesus, I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience working with adults. If you are struggling to cope with the chal... More
Who might be a good fit for Jesus?
Clients working through depression and family conflict and looking for interpersonal psychotherapy support might engage well with Jesus Aceves’s approach. He emphasizes a collaborative, personalized process that meets clients where they are, supporting positive movement forward through life’s challenges. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
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Bend Health
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They conn... More
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Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They connect you with licensed therapists and clinicia... More
Who might be a good fit for Bend?
Bend Health may support individuals who want to explore mental health and emotional well-being through a virtual care-informed lens. Their approach emphasizes accessible, personalized treatment for children, teens, and families, incorporating evidence-based therapies alongside culturally sensitive and gender-affirming care. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
JonDavid Settell
Much of philosophy today contends that modern life is damaged life. Some say this life is wrong and cannot be lived rightly, while... More
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LCSW
Male
Much of philosophy today contends that modern life is damaged life. Some say this life is wrong and cannot be lived rightly, while others observe that, in terms of our structu... More
Who might be a good fit for Jondavid?
Jondavid Settell may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing the emotional weight of modern life and its impact on the psyche. His therapeutic work focuses on exploring unconscious patterns through language and symbolism, offering space to uncover hidden hopes and reimagine a meaningful way forward even amid challenges like addiction and emotional pain. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
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Meru Health
Feel better in 12 weeks You are not your anxiety or depression. Meru Health is a 12-week digital menta... More
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Feel better in 12 weeks You are not your anxiety or depression. Meru Health is a 12-week digital mental health program designed to help people feel... More
Who might be a good fit for Meru Health?
Those coping with depression, anxiety, or sleep difficulties may find Meru Health’s approach to be well-aligned. Its 12-week digital program combines cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and real-time biofeedback to offer flexible, accessible support tailored to individuals seeking a whole-person, tech-enabled path to improved mental health. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
Angie  Chen
Dr. Chen is a board-certified physician in Internal and Addiction Medicine with over 10 years of post-residency experience. A Clin... More
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LCSW
Female
Dr. Chen is a board-certified physician in Internal and Addiction Medicine with over 10 years of post-residency experience. A Clinical Professor at Stanford School of Medicine... More
Who might be a good fit for Angie ?
Clients working through addiction-related challenges and looking for motivational interviewing support might engage well with Angie Chen’s approach. Her experience integrating addiction treatment within primary care settings offers a practical, compassionate framework that can help individuals seeking holistic and medically informed care. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
Carl Fuller
Carl Fuller, Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacram... More
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Male
Carl Fuller, Jr. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento, earned in 2006. With over 24 years of e... More
Who might be a good fit for Carl?
People experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress, or those wanting to strengthen their mental and emotional balance, could benefit from Carl Fuller’s focused therapeutic work. He integrates evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with a faith-informed perspective, offering a supportive space for clients from diverse backgrounds. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
Anita Gutierrez
Anita V Gutierrez is a Bilingual and Bicultural therapist with for close to 20 yrs in the field. She has extensive experience work... More
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Female
Anita V Gutierrez is a Bilingual and Bicultural therapist with for close to 20 yrs in the field. She has extensive experience working with different populations such as pregna... More
Who might be a good fit for Anita?
Anita Gutierrez may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. Her bilingual and bicultural background, along with her use of evidence-based approaches like CBT and trauma-focused therapies, can support clients seeking compassionate, practical tools for healing and growth. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
CHELSEA YOUNG
Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Maybe you're noticing the same things happens again and again in your relationships and you don... More
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LMFT
Female
Do you feel stuck and overwhelmed? Maybe you're noticing the same things happens again and again in your relationships and you don't know how to change it. I can help! I'm Ch... More
Who might be a good fit for Chelsea?
Chelsea Young may be a good match for people navigating trauma and relationship challenges who prefer a trauma-informed, collaborative framework. Her approach integrates EMDR and cognitive-behavioral techniques to create a safe space for healing and growth, especially for those affected by sexual or family violence. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
YI LING BENSON
My name is Rachel, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Originally from Hong Kong, I am multilingual and flue... More
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LMFT
Female
My name is Rachel, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Originally from Hong Kong, I am multilingual and fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. I am passionate... More
Who might be a good fit for Yi Ling?
Individuals focused on improving coping skills while managing anxiety or depression may find support in Yi Ling Benson’s work. Her integrative approach, which includes EMDR, Brainspotting, and culturally attuned therapy in both English and Cantonese, can offer meaningful avenues for those facing emotional and relational challenges. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
TYRA HUGHES
Hello, my name is Tyra Hughes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I live and work in the Bay Area of California. For 21 ye... More
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LCSW
Female
Hello, my name is Tyra Hughes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I live and work in the Bay Area of California. For 21 years I worked as a social worker for children ... More
Who might be a good fit for Tyra?
Those coping with anxiety or pursuing personal growth in managing trauma may find Tyra Hughes’s approach to be well-aligned. Her experience supporting children and families in foster care, along with her bilingual ability to provide therapy in both English and Spanish, offers a thoughtful perspective for individuals working through complex emotional and relational challenges. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
VANESSA GUTIERREZ
Hi, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's degree in Psychology and have... More
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LMFT
Female
Hi, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's degree in Psychology and have been practicing in this field for over 6 yea... More
Who might be a good fit for Vanessa?
Clients facing concerns such as addiction or anxiety may connect with the techniques and structure offered by Vanessa Gutierrez. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to support individuals across various adult life stages in building effective coping skills. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
ISABEL LAZO
Hello & welcome! I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I have more t... More
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LCSW
Female
Hello & welcome! I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I have more than half a decade of experience working with ... More
Who might be a good fit for Isabel?
Isabel Lazo may support individuals who want to explore personal growth and resilience through a CBT-informed lens. She works collaboratively with clients in both English and Spanish, helping them build on their unique strengths to manage challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
ABERA TESFAYE
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide expert psychotherapy and medication management to ind... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
As a Board-Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide expert psychotherapy and medication management to individuals aiming to improve their mental healt... More
Who might be a good fit for Abera?
Those coping with mood disorders or pursuing personal growth in managing anxiety may find Abera Tesfaye’s approach to be well-aligned. He integrates strength-based methods alongside medication management, offering tailored care that supports both young adults and middle-aged individuals facing complex mental health challenges. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
ANNA NEIBELPORCALLA
Hi and welcome! I’m Anna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to support you through the ups, downs, and everything in betwe... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi and welcome! I’m Anna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker here to support you through the ups, downs, and everything in between. For the past four years, I’ve helped cl... More
Who might be a good fit for Anna?
Anna Neibelporcalla may align well with adults who are working through issues such as anxiety, depression, or stress related to life transitions. Her warm, practical approach emphasizes real conversations and building healthy boundaries, creating a supportive space to develop coping skills and authentic strategies for growth. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
ANA MARIA DI SARLI
Hi! My name is Ana Maria. I received my master's degree in social work from California State University of Long Beach. I have been... More
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LCSW
Female
Hi! My name is Ana Maria. I received my master's degree in social work from California State University of Long Beach. I have been practicing social work for the last 17 years... More
Who might be a good fit for Ana Maria?
Clients seeking structured support for anxiety or looking to improve coping skills might consider working with Ana Maria Di Sarli. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help adults build on their strengths and navigate life transitions with practical strategies. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
MELISSA MOON
Hi! I am so glad that you are reaching out for therapy! My name is Melissa. I am a Licensed Professional Clincal Counselor (LPCC) ... More
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LPCC
Female
Hi! I am so glad that you are reaching out for therapy! My name is Melissa. I am a Licensed Professional Clincal Counselor (LPCC) in CA. I have been in this field since 2019. ... More
Who might be a good fit for Melissa?
Melissa Moon may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing intense emotions and coping with life transitions. Her approach integrates evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with compassionate support, helping individuals who feel overwhelmed or uncertain find clarity and healing. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
JOSHUA PETTY
"Hello, I am Joshua Rashon Petty, a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to providing gentle and nurturing menta... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
PMHNP
Male
"Hello, I am Joshua Rashon Petty, a compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to providing gentle and nurturing mental health care. In a world where understanding... More
Who might be a good fit for Joshua?
Individuals focused on improving emotional resilience while managing anxiety or depression may find support in Joshua Petty’s work. His approach integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing within a compassionate, multicultural framework designed to create a safe and nurturing space for clients of varying ages, including children, teens, and young adults. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
TIEASE LEE
Hi! I've worked in the community for over ten years and understand the importance of of intersectionality. I'm Accepting new cli... More
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Offers online care for San Diego, California
LCSW
Female
Hi! I've worked in the community for over ten years and understand the importance of of intersectionality. I'm Accepting new clients online in California and Florida. I help... More
Who might be a good fit for Tiease?
Tiease Lee may align well with adults who are working through issues such as anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space that honors intersectionality and supports clients from underrepresented communities in exploring patterns that impact their well-being. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA
GABRIELA RUIZ
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy and clinical social work across me... More
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LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy and clinical social work across medical, academic, and private practice setting... More
Who might be a good fit for Gabriela?
Gabriela Ruiz may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around coping with grief and managing anxiety. She creates a compassionate, nonjudgmental space that supports clients in confronting difficult emotions while drawing on their personal strengths and values to envision new possibilities. View Profile
Person of Color (POC)
San Diego, CA

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

Mental Health Services in San Diego, California

As the second-largest city in California, San Diego is home to a diverse population of over 1.4 million people. Renowned for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage, residents enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle. Landmarks like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo contribute to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for San Diego Residents

Common mental health concerns in San Diego include anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. According to the California Health Care Foundation, approximately 1 in 6 adults in California experience mental health challenges, while 1 in 20 suffer severe mental health disorders.

Access to Care & Providers in San Diego

In San Diego, both public and private mental health services are readily available. Local crisis lines offer immediate support, while community organizations provide ongoing care. Notable initiatives include the City of San Diego's Behavioral Health Services and the San Diego Access and Crisis Line.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in San Diego.
  • Trauma-focused care, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is offered by many therapists.
  • San Diego is also known for unique offerings such as e-therapy, bilingual care, and veteran support.

Local Policies & Stressors

Despite its many attractions, San Diego's high cost of living can be a stressor, as can industry pressures within the city's significant biotech and military sectors. Additionally, student mental health is a concern given the large population of higher education institutions.

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